Site Foreman

Netbox Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Site Foreman in Bury St Edmunds, offering a salary up to £40,500. The successful candidate will lead site operations, supervise a team, and ensure safety compliance across various construction projects. This position requires prior experience in a similar role and knowledge of groundworks and plant operation. A full UK driving licence is essential, and additional perks like company vehicle or mileage allowance are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential for overtime

Company vehicle or mileage allowance

Supportive management and collaborative team

Variety of projects and long-term job security

Opportunity to develop leadership career

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Foreman, Supervisor, or Senior Operative.
• Strong knowledge of groundworks, plant operation, and site safety procedures.
• CPCS or NPORS for 360 Excavator and/or other plant machinery preferred.
• Ability to lead by example with a proactive, safety-first approach.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily site activities.
• Supervise a small team of operatives.
• Operate machinery including 360 excavators.
• Liaise with management, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor and enforce health and safety compliance.
• Assist with planning work schedules and material deliveries.

Skills

Groundworks

Plant operation

Team leadership

Health and safety compliance

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

360 Excavator

Other plant equipment

Job description

Site Foreman
Bury St Edmunds
up to 40,500

Nights away are a regular occurrence in this role - please consider this before applying.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Site Foreman to take the lead on day-to-day site operations across a range of construction and civil engineering projects. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in plant operation, groundworks, and team leadership to step into a key supervisory role.

The role of Site Foreman includes:-

• Oversee and coordinate daily site activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Supervise a small team of operatives including plant drivers, groundworkers, and labourers.
• Operate machinery when required, including 360 excavators and other plant equipment.
• Liaise with management, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain workflow and site progress.
• Monitor and enforce health and safety compliance on-site.
• Assist with planning work schedules, material deliveries, and equipment use.
• Carry out basic plant checks and support with minor on-site repairs or breakdown response.

To be considered for the role of Site Foreman, you should have:-

• Previous experience as a Site Foreman, Supervisor, or Senior Operative.
• Strong knowledge of groundworks, plant operation, and site safety procedures.
• CPCS or NPORS for 360 Excavator and/or other plant machinery (preferred).
• Ability to lead by example with a practical, proactive, and safety-first approach.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

In return, the role offers you:-

• Competitive salary with potential for overtime.
• Company vehicle or mileage allowance.
• Supportive management and a collaborative team environment.
• Variety of projects and long-term job security.
• Genuine opportunity to take ownership of site operations and develop your leadership career.